Versatile, low-mistake Villanova wing who did the dirty work in a Final Four run
Anderson’s value was in his versatility, rebounding, and winning-impact defense rather than eye-popping scoring: as a Villanova senior he averaged 9.0 points and 6.2 rebounds, then jumped to 13.2 points and 8.6 rebounds in the Big East and NCAA Tournament run that helped carry the Wildcats to the Final Four.[5][8] He also had a reputation for stepping up in big moments, including a 25-point NCAA tournament game and strong all-around play against elite competition.[5][8] The catch: a foot fracture cost him the first seven games of that senior season, so durability was a real part of his story.[8]
